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Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,515

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $7,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,616

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $8,801

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelRAV4Golf / GTI
TrimLimitedR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,555 $34,590
Base Invoice $20,862 $33,207
Side curtain airbags 650  
3.5L V6 1,915  
Leather seating surfaces 1,050  
Heated front seats 440  
Sunroof 900  
AWD 1,400  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500
Side curtain airbags 559  
3.5L V6 1,771  
Leather seating surfaces 840  
Heated front seats 352  
Sunroof 720  
AWD 907  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440
Options (change) 6,355 1,500
Options (change) 5,149 1,440
Destination 605 770
Total Price $29,515 $36,860
Total Invoice $26,616 $35,417

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,777
Model Year20062012
ModelRAV4Golf / GTI
TrimLimitedR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine269hp V6256hp I4
TransmissionA5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/40-18
Total Price$29,515$36,860
Adjustments for Features0-25
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,515$36,835
Total Invoice$26,616$35,417
Adjustments for Features0-24
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,616$35,393

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062012
ModelRAV4Golf / GTI
TrimLimitedR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
External spare tire shell$100 
Externally-mounted spare$0 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Floor mats $75
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,865$4,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$25
Value of Feature Adjustments0-24

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See a complete comparison of Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062012
ModelRAV4Golf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.7 in101.5 in
Length181.1 in165.4 in
Width71.5 in70.3 in
Height66.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,655 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room43.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.3 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		37.2 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		73.0 ft346.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

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